Route on-time record

CLT to MSP: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field). 2,456 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 82% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2491 at 6:18 AM.

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CLT → MSP

Charlotte to Minneapolis: 2,456 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

82%

Cancelled

1.7%

avg delay 13 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 69% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

84% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · Delta 2491
6:18 AM → 8:10 AM2h 47m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
93%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
2.2%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (355 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; After 9 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 355 flights
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#2 · Delta 1686
11:33 AM → 1:33 PM3h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
2.8%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (35 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside MSP's trouble window: 71% of its 17 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (35 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 35 flights
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#3 · American 2392
8:00 AM → 9:48 AM2h 48m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; After 9 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 37 flights
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#4 · American 3099
7:37 AM → 9:28 AM2h 51m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
2.2%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (179 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; After 9 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 179 flights
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#5 · American 2381
1:19 PM → 3:06 PM2h 47m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (38 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 38 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside MSP's trouble window: 71% of its 17 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
Limited track record · 38 flights
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#6 · Delta 2792
11:26 AM → 1:16 PM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside MSP's trouble window: 71% of its 17 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 25 flights
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#7 · American 2154
8:22 AM → 10:05 AM2h 43m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; After 9 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#8 · Delta 1418
12:02 PM → 1:50 PM2h 48m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside MSP's trouble window: 71% of its 17 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 24 flights
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#9 · American 2153
11:07 AM → 12:53 PM2h 46m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside MSP's trouble window: 71% of its 17 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#10 · American 2388
11:18 AM → 1:03 PM2h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2942; its record covers all of them.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
1.4%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (73 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside MSP's trouble window: 71% of its 17 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
Moderate track record · 73 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Delta Air Lines84%
1,185 flights · 85% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel
American Airlines78%
1,271 flights · 80% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM92%
662 flights · avg delay 6 min
9 AM to noon86%
568 flights · avg delay 9 min
Noon to 3 PM84%
305 flights · avg delay 14 min
3 to 6 PM74%
358 flights · avg delay 18 min
6 to 9 PM73%
339 flights · avg delay 22 min
After 9 PM69%
224 flights · avg delay 19 min

Best day: Wednesday (85%). Worst: Thursday (78%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft44%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)42%
Air traffic control and airport volume9%
Severe weather5%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

CLT to MSP questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to MSP?: Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 69% for departures after 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from CLT to MSP?: Delta, with a season-adjusted 84% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,185 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on CLT to MSP?: July (67% on time); the best was November (88%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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